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Emergency Ready Program

10/31/2022 (Permalink)

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The best way to reduce business interruptions following a disaster is to plan for it now. 

As many as 50% of businesses close down following a disaster, according to the latest research. Of the businesses that survive the overwhelming majority of them had a preparedness plan in place. Pre planning can serve as an insurance policy aimed at peach of mind. And knowing you are "ready for whatever happens" speaks trust to your clients and employees that in the event your business is affected by a disaster they don't necessarily have to be. 

By Developing a SERVPRO Emergency READY Profile for your business, you minimize business interruption by having an immediate plan of action. Knowing what to do and what to expect in advance is the key to timely mitigation and can help minimize how water and fire damage can affect your business. 

Are You Ready?

Preparation is a key component for making it through any size disaster whether its a small water leak, a large fire or an area flood. the best time for planning for such events is not when the event happens but well before it happens. No one ever plans on a disaster but you can plan for it. Are you "Ready for whatever happens"

When damage strikes, there's one team that helps keep retail business in the black.

10/31/2022 (Permalink)

Stainless steel commercial kitchen, with a chef in a white jacket and chefs hat in the background SERVPRO® Franchise Professionals offer cleaning services ranging from cleaning restaurant hoods to removing biohazard contaminants.

At SERVPRO our number one priority is getting your business back in operation as quickly as possible. When disaster strikes your retail space, you need the expertise of a specialized team who is trained to limit business interruption. At SERVPRO of SOUTH BRONX our teams are able to work around unaffected areas and after hours, allowing you to keep your doors open. Our expert teams have the experience of working with retailers to maker sure surfaces, displays and merchandise are restored to pre loss condition, and you're back in business as usual. 

Our experience in a multiple industries gives us the ability to provide a variety of detailed services for the following types of facilities and more. 

Property Management 

  • Multi level commercial buildings 
  • Multi-tenant facilities 
  • Shopping malls 
  • Apartment complexes 
  • Hotels 
  • Industrial facilities

Healthcare Facilities 

  • Hospitals 
  • Assisted living centers 
  • Outpatient surgical centers 
  • Hospice Facilities 
  • Rehab Facilities 
  • Medical office buildings 

Food Service Facilities 

  • Food manufacturing facilities 
  • Food distribution centers 
  • Fast food restaurants 
  • Fine dining restaurants 
  • Senior living facility kitchens 
  • School cafeterias 

Restaurant Fire Damage Prevention

9/27/2022 (Permalink)

"Blurry firefighters back with a sharp image of a restaurant kitchen stove with an open flame on top" If you experience a fire in your restaurant, the first step is hiring fire damage restoration professionals and getting your business back running

Fire damage doesn’t just happen in homes, it can happen to commercial properties as well. Restaurants are no exception. According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are around 8, 000 fires at restaurants each year. As a result of these fires, there are around 115 injuries, and $245 million+ in property damage for restaurants across the country. So, as a restaurant owner, how do you keep your customers, employees, and property safe from fire damage? Here are some helpful tips on restaurant fire damage prevention and how to handle a fire in your restaurant.  

Train your Employees

Part of any successful fire prevention plan is to always be ready for an emergency. It’s important that you have an emergency evacuation plan in place in case of a fire or another emergency. Keep the plan written out in a place where everyone can access it and practice it at least twice a year. Make sure every employee knows where the fire extinguishers and power sources are located and where they should store all flammable materials.  

It’s also important that your team knows about each different type of fire and how to extinguish them. For example, you should never throw water on a grease fire. Appliances and other equipment should be inspected every few months by a professional to make sure everything is in working order. 

 

Keep Your Space Neat and Tidy

A messy and unorganized kitchen is one of the leading causes of restaurant fires. To keep your space free of fire hazards it’s important for your team to place things back where they belong after they are used. If you have any employees who smoke, make sure that they smoke outdoors and always put their cigarettes out. For the safety of your customers and employees, you should also make sure all exit signs are properly labeled and there is a clear path to them at all times in case of an emergency. 

SERVPRO of South Bronx Water Services

9/9/2022 (Permalink)

"Image of a wet hand dripping water over a small model home with a black background" A storm, flood, or plumbing problem can leave your home with extensive water damage.

It depends on the season the problem your property could have, so we want you to stay alert and have this in your mind:

There are some common problem areas to inspect for potential damage during spring, including your roof and gutter system, foundation and yard, plumbing system, and your property's exterior. From the top-down, these areas could get worse from the elements that winter can bring; here are some signs of wear to look out for:

  • Roof and Gutter System Damage
  • Window, Door, and Exterior Damage
  • Foundation and Other Drainage Problems
  • Plumbing Damage

Also, when winter begins, we know that storms create great chaos when they get to our homes; To ensure your space is well and in order, here are some tips for inspecting for damage; these will save you money in the long term prevent unnecessary property damage. 

Our local disaster restoration services include:

  • Inspection and Assessment of any damaged areas
  • Water Removal
  • Drying and Dehumidification
  • Cleaning and Repairs
  • Restoration and reconstruction, as necessary

If your home or commercial business deals with one of these issues, contact us! 

SERVPRO of South Bronx Water Services

9/9/2022 (Permalink)

"Image of a wet hand dripping water over a small model home with a black background" A storm, flood, or plumbing problem can leave your home with extensive water damage.

It depends on the season the problem your property could have, so we want you to stay alert and have this in your mind:

There are some common problem areas to inspect for potential damage during spring, including your roof and gutter system, foundation and yard, plumbing system, and your property's exterior. From the top-down, these areas could get worse from the elements that winter can bring; here are some signs of wear to look out for:

  • Roof and Gutter System Damage
  • Window, Door, and Exterior Damage
  • Foundation and Other Drainage Problems
  • Plumbing Damage

Also, when winter begins, we know that storms create great chaos when they get to our homes; To ensure your space is well and in order, here are some tips for inspecting for damage; these will save you money in the long term prevent unnecessary property damage. 

Our local disaster restoration services include:

  • Inspection and Assessment of any damaged areas
  • Water Removal
  • Drying and Dehumidification
  • Cleaning and Repairs
  • Restoration and reconstruction, as necessary

If your home or commercial business deals with one of these issues, contact us! 

Commercial Restoration Process

9/9/2022 (Permalink)

"Image of an empty offices displaying a partially flooded floor and cubicles" SERVPRO® helps commercial customers with a wide variety of cleaning, construction and restoration projects, both large and small.

GET TO KNOW US BETTER, WHY SERVPRO of South Bronx?

We understand each situation; we know it is unique, and your business must work again!

To mitigate fire and smoke damage as much as possible and minimize the interruption to your business, we may take the following steps: 

  1. Secure the facility
  2. Ventilate the premises to draw out dust and soot from the air
  3. Removal of any contents, separating salvageable and unsalvageable items in the process.

We at SERVPRO of South Bronx know how to handle these types of cases, and they will happen; you will always be safe with us, and this is something that we can apply:

  • Salvageable items are moved to a secure location for restoration and storage until complete reconstruction.
  • Cleaning the facility, including ceilings, walls, floors, and any permanent fixtures, to prevent further damage from the acidic effects of soot 
  • Clean carpets, and upholstery, if possible, to completely neutralize any acid contained in soot and minimize further damage. Using specialized equipment, deodorize the facility.

We’ll also clean and sanitize any salvageable items and decontaminate the ductwork and HVAC system.

CONTACT US; WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

How and Why, Hail Can compromise Your Roof

9/2/2022 (Permalink)

"image of a hail in grass next to the road, where a white suv is passing" Faster to any disaster!

A healthy roof can protect your commercial property from storm damage in the South Bronx. Roof damage from a severe storm requires you to act quickly to avoid costly consequences.

How Can Hail Affect Your Roof?

Hail storms are typically not long-lasting, but they can severely compromise your roof depending upon various factors, including:

  • Stone size
  • Stone weight
  • Stone shape
  • Speed at Impact
  • Roof material

Hailstones can have diameters up to three inches and weigh as much as a pound. They can form with jagged edges and travel over 100 miles per hour from thousands of feet above the ground. Damage occurs if these large stones land on your roof and puncture a hole through it.

How Can You Identify Hail Damage?
Roof damage following a hail storm is not always easy to recognize if it doesn't leave a gaping hole. Following a hail storm, it is necessary to conduct a roof inspection and look for the more subtle damage signs. Your roof may have damage if your gutters are out of place or dented or if they are not draining properly due to clogging from trapped hail particles. Dents in your building's siding following a hail storm are another good indication that your roof also has damage.

What Are the Consequences of Ignoring Roof Repairs?

Delaying roof inspections or hail damage repairs can lead to other issues affecting your building's interior. For example, a small hole in your roof can grow bigger if it remains unrepaired. As a result, water from the next rain or snowstorm could make its way inside. The result could be an obvious flood, water-soaked insulation or an accumulation of water within your building's interior walls. These scenarios can lead to secondary mold damage that would require immediate attention from a mold remediation service to decontaminate your premises.

If roof damage causes flooding at your building in The South Bronx, a disaster recovery service can undertake proper cleanup and sanitization.

SERVPRO of South Bronx 24 Hour Emergency Water Damage Service

9/2/2022 (Permalink)

"a half inch of standing water in a modern living room with book shelves and a fire place" The #1 Choice in Cleanup and Restoration

SERVPRO of South Bronx 24 Hour Emergency Water Damage Service

SERVPRO of South Bronx is available 24 hours a day for water emergencies, large or small. When you are dealing with water damage, immediate action is crucial. A delay of just a few hours can greatly increase the severity of the water damage.

We Answer the Phone Ready to Help

Call Today - (347) 590-9902

We understand that when you call us, you may be feeling confused, stressed, and vulnerable. You need an expert to guide you through this crisis. SERVPRO of Valley Stream has the specific water damage training and experience to help you through this tough time. We specialize in water damage restoration—in fact, it's the cornerstone of our business.




What to Expect

When you call, we will ask several questions regarding your water damage emergency. These questions will help us determine what equipment and resources to bring, including how many trained SERVPRO Professionals may be needed.

Our SERVPRO Representative will ask several questions:

  • Your name and contact information
  • Your insurance information (if applicable)
  • The street address of the water-damaged home or business
  • When did the flooding or water damage occur?
  • What caused the water damage (if known)?
  • Is there electricity available (on-site)?

About SERVPRO of South Bronx 

SERVPRO of South Bronx specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.

Benefits In Choosing SERVPRO for Large Loss Events

9/2/2022 (Permalink)

"large hallway of a commercial building with flooding down the left side of hallway underneath black windowsn" Commercial and Large Loss Restoration

Available 24/7

Storms and other disasters can strike at any time of the day or night, so we are ready to help as soon as we’re needed. 

Commercial Large Loss Division

Our Disaster Recovery Teams are composed of elite technicians who have the training and resources to handle large-loss events for industries that have included hospitals, universities and government facilities. 

Strategically Located

We have more trained and certified technicians than any of our competitors at more than 1,900 locations in the United States and Canada. This gives us a larger network of professionals, supplies and equipment to get the job done, regardless of size. 

Personal Attention

Each large loss project is managed by a project manager from your local SERVPRO location. They’re backed by the SERVPRO headquarters operations team to help you have the smoothest restoration experience possible 

Easier Insurance Claims Process

SERVPRO will help you navigate the insurance claims process and coordinate the necessary paperwork for a quicker, easier experience.

Catastrophic Restoration Specialists

9/2/2022 (Permalink)

"flooded warehouse, with tall shelves, debris from shelves floating in the water, with forklift" With more than 50 years experience in the cleanup and restoration industry.

When your commercial property is suddenly hit with damage due to a storm, flood, fire or other disaster, it can leave you, your employees and customers in shock. It’s important to know that you have professional large-loss specialists to handle the restoration process as quickly as possible so that you can get back to business. SERVPRO’s Disaster Recovery Team is an elite team of technicians. We’re strategically located and prequalified to respond Faster to any size disaster.

Preparing Before an Emergency Strikes

Since you never know when an emergency will come, preparing ahead of time can save you a lot of stress if it does happen. You can sign up for SERVPRO’s Emergency Ready Profile for your business or commercial property. You’ll work with your local SERVPRO professional to come up with a plan of action in the event of an emergency or large-loss event. You can also ask about our other related services including the Priority Response Service, pre-staged power services, tarping, sandbagging and more.

Other Services We Offer

SERVPRO offers other services, including special event services, power generation, climate control and Certified Cleaning services. If you would like to learn more about how we can help you, contact your local SERVPRO location.